WHAT AM I GONNA DO, MA?
(Hart / Parker / Watson)


Alma Cogan - 1954



What am I gonna do Ma, do Ma, do Ma
What am I gonna do Ma
Tell me, tell me, do
 
It's time that I got married, Ma
I feel that way inclined
But who is the one to marry, Ma
I can't make up my mind
 
Oh, what am I gonna do Ma, do Ma, do Ma
What am I gonna do Ma
Oh, tell me, tell me, do
I can't make up my mind, you see
I love them all and they all love me
Oh, Ma, what am I gonna do
 
When Jock McKay comes round, I try
To set his heart alight
He never sees, he'd rather squeeze
His bagpipes all the night

There's Billy Blue, the sailor
Who is covered with tattoos
Who wants a guest who bares his chest
Then lectures on the views
 
Oh, what am I gonna do Ma, do Ma, do Ma
What am I gonna do Ma
Tell me, tell me, do
 
Now I've had so many chances, Ma
To be a blushing bride
But who is the one to marry, Ma
I really can't decide
 
Oh, what am I gonna do Ma, do Ma, do Ma
What am I gonna do Ma
Tell me, tell me, do
I can't make up my mind, you see
I love them all and they all love me
Oh, Ma, what am I gonna do
 
And as for Jess, I know at chess
His reputation's great
He's in a groove, won't make a move
In case I make a mate

And handsome James who lion tames
At circuses he's king
But when with me it's plain to see
He's frightened of the ring
 
Oh, what am I gonna do Ma, do Ma, do Ma
What am I gonna do Ma
Oh, tell me, tell me, do
I can't make up my mind, you see
I love them all and they all love me
Oh, Ma, what am I gonna do, do, do
Oh, Ma, what am I gonna do






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - December 2011)